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Posted: 8/12/2018 8:52:40 PM EDT

Anybody have any thoughts? I have a dissipator upper with a USGI carry handle that I'm either going to put an A2 or collapsible stock on and then spray paint white with brown/black spots.

Maybe paint scheme like this:

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Posted: 8/12/2018 7:44:34 PM EDT

[#1]

you want about 50% white on the rifle.

Posted: 8/12/2018 7:46:36 PM EDT

[#2]

Good lube.
5.56 pressure ammo.

That's about it, outside of actually shooting in intended climate as the ultimate test.

Is your dissy upper a true dissipator, or faux dissipator? A true dissipator will have a tougher time with lower power ammo and/or heavier buffers and/or heavier recoil springs in really cold conditions.

ETA: or do you mean cosmetically?

Posted: 8/12/2018 7:53:58 PM EDT

[#3]

Either a winter trigger guard or hinge the standard one down as its intended to for gloves. A good oil for low temps and a barrel condom. Lense caps for your optic if you get one. That's all you could really need.

Posted: 8/12/2018 8:00:44 PM EDT

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Good lube.
5.56 pressure ammo.

That's about it, outside of actually shooting in intended climate as the ultimate test.

Is your dissy upper a true dissipator, or faux dissipator? A true dissipator will have a tougher time with lower power ammo and/or heavier buffers and/or heavier recoil springs in really cold conditions.

ETA: or do you mean cosmetically?

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Both, but mostly functionally.

What lube is best for cold weather? I have a lot of CLP but I can't remember what temperature that is good til.

The upper is from PSA so I think it's a mid length gas system. Going to use an extended latch charging handle, PSA premium BCG, extended take down pins and a magpul trigger guard.

Most of my ammo pile is Wolf Gold, I think that was pretty close to 5.56 specs. Otherwise I'll use some PPU 62gr.

Posted: 8/12/2018 8:03:11 PM EDT

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you want about 50% white on the rifle.

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I've been looking at photos and I see that the best rifles are a mix of white brown and black.

Do you have a walk through or good example?

Posted: 8/12/2018 8:36:57 PM EDT

[#6]

I use CLP on all my ARs and have not had any issues in cold temps. Coldest I've been out shooting was negative teens, only was out for about an hour but the gun ran fine.

ETA. As for color remember most snow isn't pure white. I wouldn't go more than 50% white like mentioned above. The other colors will depend on the terrain you plan on being in.

Black for plowed fields
Dark brown for wooded areas
Light brown/tan for marsh and prairie grass
Throw in some green if you will be hunting around spruce trees.

Posted: 8/12/2018 8:55:47 PM EDT

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I've been looking at photos and I see that the best rifles are a mix of white brown and black.

Do you have a walk through or good example?

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you want about 50% white on the rifle.

I've been looking at photos and I see that the best rifles are a mix of white brown and black.

Do you have a walk through or good example?

No,
I just know that the best winter camo isnt all white unless you are on the North Pole, there are trees and bushes that are brown and green too.

Posted: 8/12/2018 9:15:30 PM EDT

[#8]

Any chance of moving this back?

I know I included some photos but the emphasis was supposed to be on parts/functionality.

Thanks!

Posted: 8/15/2018 11:02:53 AM EDT

[#9]

Dunno about parts, I don't think there's anything really special out there designed for cold besides a bigger trigger guard.

On the lubrication, if CLP doesn't work well, I've found Eezox to work well.

Posted: 8/15/2018 12:10:51 PM EDT

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Any chance of moving this back?

I know I included some photos but the emphasis was supposed to be on parts/functionality.

Thanks!

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@aimless
Pm a mod

Posted: 8/15/2018 12:27:28 PM EDT

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Both, but mostly functionally.

What lube is best for cold weather? I have a lot of CLP but I can't remember what temperature that is good til.

The upper is from PSA so I think it's a mid length gas system. Going to use an extended latch charging handle, PSA premium BCG, extended take down pins and a magpul trigger guard.

Most of my ammo pile is Wolf Gold, I think that was pretty close to 5.56 specs. Otherwise I'll use some PPU 62gr.

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Good lube.
5.56 pressure ammo.

That's about it, outside of actually shooting in intended climate as the ultimate test.

Is your dissy upper a true dissipator, or faux dissipator? A true dissipator will have a tougher time with lower power ammo and/or heavier buffers and/or heavier recoil springs in really cold conditions.

ETA: or do you mean cosmetically?

Both, but mostly functionally.

What lube is best for cold weather? I have a lot of CLP but I can't remember what temperature that is good til.

The upper is from PSA so I think it's a mid length gas system. Going to use an extended latch charging handle, PSA premium BCG, extended take down pins and a magpul trigger guard.

Most of my ammo pile is Wolf Gold, I think that was pretty close to 5.56 specs. Otherwise I'll use some PPU 62gr.

From @combat_diver

Army uses LSA below 0, between 0 and 32 both LSA and CLP can be used. Above 32, CLP is the primary.

Posted: 8/21/2018 8:02:03 PM EDT

[#12]

As far as parts, etc. I would suggest avoiding aluminum rails. Aluminum is used for heatsinks for a reason. Even with gloves it will suck the heat out of your hands. If you have an aluminum rail and don’t want to change consider rail covers. On your stock a piece of neoprene should insulate your cheek a bit.

Other than lube and ammo issues the gun should run fine. Do what you can to make you comfortable as possible.

Posted: 8/21/2018 8:10:30 PM EDT

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As far as parts, etc. I would suggest avoiding aluminum rails. Aluminum is used for heatsinks for a reason. Even with gloves it will suck the heat out of your hands. If you have an aluminum rail and don’t want to change consider rail covers. On your stock a piece of neoprene should insulate your cheek a bit.

Other than lube and ammo issues the gun should run fine. Do what you can to make you comfortable as possible.

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Oh snap, I think someone forgot to mention that to the Norwegians!